US Bridges

NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi. N. JCT SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001831064

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC147N.RAMP
CrossesKitts Creek
Location0.03 Mi. N. JCT SR1613
RouteState Highway 147
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85146, -78.86125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2022)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC147N.RAMP over Kitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.